Baseball Prospectus: Articles Tagged Matt Carpenterhttp://www.baseballprospectus.com/tag/Matt Carpenter/
Player Profile: Matt Carpenter by <a class='author' href="/author/jp_breen/">J.P. Breen</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=28380
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=28380Can the Redbirds third baseman put it all together to become an elite fantasy asset?Fri, 05 Feb 2016 03:00:00 -0800What You Need to Know: The Rays Sink to the Bottom by <a class='author' href="/author/chris_mosch/">Chris Mosch</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=23794
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=23794Tampa Bay's skid reaches nine games and Garrett Richards notches an immaculate inning, plus more from Wednesday and previews for Thursday.Thu, 05 Jun 2014 03:00:00 -0700The Darkhorses: Runs Scored by <a class='author' href="/author/_/">BP Fantasy Staff</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=23081
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=23081A look at the players who could outperform their PECOTA projections when it comes to crossing the plate.Thu, 20 Mar 2014 03:00:00 -0700The Darkhorses: Batting Average by <a class='author' href="/author/_/">BP Fantasy Staff</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=23048
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=23048In the debut edition of this series, the fantasy team looks at players who could outperform their PECOTA projections in batting average.Mon, 17 Mar 2014 03:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: Cardinals Keep Carpenter, Cost Certainty by <a class='author' href="/author/ben_lindbergh/">Ben Lindbergh</a> and <a class='author' href="/author/rj_anderson/">R.J. Anderson</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=23003
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=23003St. Louis extends Matt Carpenter and signs Aledmys Diaz, and Arizona inks Oliver Perez.Mon, 10 Mar 2014 05:30:00 -0700Dynasty League Positional Rankings: Top 50 Third Basemen by <a class='author' href="/author/bret_sayre/">Bret Sayre</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22817
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22817Miguel Cabrera might be moving to first base this year, but he still sits atop this list.Fri, 14 Feb 2014 03:00:00 -0800TTO Scoresheet Podcast: Third Basemen by <a class='author' href="/author/_/">Ian Lefkowitz</a>, <a class='author' href="/author/ben_murphy/">Ben Murphy</a> and <a class='author' href="/news/index.php?author=79">Jared Weiss</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22821
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22821A look at how the hot corner stacks up for Scoresheet leagues.Fri, 14 Feb 2014 03:00:00 -0800Fantasy Three-Year Projections: Third Basemen by <a class='author' href="/author/ben_carsley/">Ben Carsley</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22794
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22794With Miguel Cabrera set to move across the diamond, Evan Longoria and David Wright usurp the top tier.Wed, 12 Feb 2014 03:00:00 -0800Graphical Fantasy Rankings: Third Base by <a class='author' href="/author/mauricio_rubio/">Mauricio Rubio</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22787
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22787A visual breakdown of the players at the position and the stat categories in which they could help your team.Tue, 11 Feb 2014 03:00:00 -0800Fantasy Tiered Rankings: Third Basemen by <a class='author' href="/author/mike_gianella/">Mike Gianella</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22788
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22788In his last year of eligibility at the hot corner, Miguel Cabrera stands alone at the top.Tue, 11 Feb 2014 03:00:00 -0800State of the Position: Third Basemen by <a class='author' href="/author/ben_carsley/">Ben Carsley</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22771
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22771An overview of the hot corner for fantasy purposes. Mon, 10 Feb 2014 03:00:00 -0800Fantasy Team Preview: St. Louis Cardinals by <a class='author' href="/author/mike_gianella/">Mike Gianella</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22733
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22733The defending National League champs are replete with fantasy assets on both sides of the ball.Fri, 07 Feb 2014 03:00:00 -0800Fantasy Players to Avoid: Second Basemen by <a class='author' href="/author/_/">BP Fantasy Staff</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22710
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22710You might want to let someone else draft or buy these keystoners this spring.Fri, 31 Jan 2014 03:00:00 -0800Dynasty League Positional Rankings: Top 50 Second Basemen by <a class='author' href="/author/bret_sayre/">Bret Sayre</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22701
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22701A look at how the players at the keystone stack up for the long haul.Thu, 30 Jan 2014 03:00:00 -0800Fantasy Players to Target: Second Basemen by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22667
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22667A look at the value picks at the keystone for your drafts and auctions this spring.Mon, 27 Jan 2014 03:00:00 -0800Fantasy Freestyle: Putting Stock in the Best Hitters of the Second Half by <a class='author' href="/author/bret_sayre/">Bret Sayre</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22433
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22433These players excelled from July through the end of the regular season, but does that mean great things are in store in 2014?Tue, 17 Dec 2013 03:00:00 -0800Fantasy Freestyle: Looking for 2014 Surprises by <a class='author' href="/author/paul_sporer/">Paul Sporer</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22318
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22318An early search for the players who could take the fantasy world by storm next year, the way Matt Carpenter and Jean Segura did in 2013.Wed, 27 Nov 2013 05:25:00 -0800Fantasy Freestyle: Carpenter's Tools by <a class='author' href="/author/craig_goldstein/">Craig Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22042
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=22042Matt Carpenter sparked the Cardinals' lineup throughout the 2013 season, but can he replicate his fantasy production next year?Tue, 15 Oct 2013 03:00:00 -0700Five to Watch: Hot Corner Conundrums by <a class='author' href="/author/ben_carsley/">Ben Carsley</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21806
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21806Ben wades through a handful of uncertain third-base situations to help fantasy owners plan for 2014.Mon, 16 Sep 2013 03:00:00 -0700The Call-Up: Kolten Wong by <a class='author' href="/author/jason_cole/">Jason Cole</a> and <a class='author' href="/author/bret_sayre/">Bret Sayre</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21546
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=21546With David Freese slumping, the Cardinals dig into their deep farm system and bring up a second baseman who raced up the minor-league ladder.Fri, 16 Aug 2013 11:59:00 -0700Playoff Prospectus: NLCS Game 3 Recap: Cardinals 3, Giants 1 by <a class='author' href="/author/sam_miller/">Sam Miller</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=18695
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=18695Kyle Lohse defied the odds, Matt Carpenter defied his role, and Brandon Belt defies you to make him swing at strikes. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 02:00:00 -0700Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 5/15/12 by <a class='author' href="/author/michael_street/">Michael Street</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16918
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16918The majority of Michael's VP list turns over this week, but he's got plenty of replacements lined up, including three who picked up their first home run of the year last week.Tue, 15 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700Value Picks: First, Third, and DH for 4/25/12 by <a class='author' href="/author/michael_street/">Michael Street</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16642
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16642Despite rising ownership rates, Michael's VP list stays afloat with some great early-season values.Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700The Lineup Card: 11 Bench Players Who Could Have a Big Impact by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16322
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=16322Which players riding the pine might have a significant say in their teams' win totals?Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700Future Shock: Cardinals Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15998
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15998The 2011 world champs have a much-improved farm system. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800Resident Fantasy Genius: The Closer Carousel by <a class='author' href="/author/derek_carty/">Derek Carty</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15909
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15909With all of the big-name free-agent closers off the market, how are things shaking out at the end of each team's bullpen?Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800World Series Prospectus: A Card Fought Win by <a class='author' href="/author/jay_jaffe/">Jay Jaffe</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15376
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15376While anticlimactic after Game Six, the final game of the World Series capped off one of the most exciting postseasons in recent memoryMon, 31 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0700World Series Prospectus: The Midwest Showdown by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15327
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15327Sizing up every facet of each contender in this season's Fall Classic.Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:00:00 -0700Playoff Prospectus: Kotsay it Ain't So by <a class='author' href="/author/jay_jaffe/">Jay Jaffe</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15299
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15299Jim Leyland wasn't alone in making questionable lineup moves on Wednesday; Ron Roenicke made his own in playing Mark Kotsay. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 23:36:00 -0700Playoff Prospectus: NLCS Preview by <a class='author' href="/author/rj_anderson/">R.J. Anderson</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15271
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15271A look ahead at the NLCS match-up between the Brewers and CardinalsSun, 09 Oct 2011 13:43:00 -0700Painting the Black: Sizing Up the Playoff Rotations by <a class='author' href="/author/rj_anderson/">R.J. Anderson</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15197
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15197Going team by team to determine which collection of hurlers is most imposing this October.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:00:00 -0700Prospectus Hit and Run: A Night in the Life of Team Entropy by <a class='author' href="/author/jay_jaffe/">Jay Jaffe</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15185
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=15185The playoff races have been de-zombified, and Team Entropy was on the prowl, looking for meaningful baseball going into the final game.Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:00:00 -0700Painting the Black: Mid-season Heroes and Goats, Part 2 by <a class='author' href="/author/rj_anderson/">R.J. Anderson</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14517
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14517Concluding the two-part series by reviewing the best and worst first-half pitchers for each team.Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:00:00 -0700Contractual Matters: The Carpenter Conundrum by <a class='author' href="/author/jeff_euston/">Jeff Euston</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14277
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14277Even if Chris Carpenter's ERA more closely matches his peripherals in the second half of the season, the Cardinals will face a contractual quandary this winter.Fri, 17 Jun 2011 06:00:00 -0700Pre-Season Predictions by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=13345
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=13345Pegging BP's favorites in both leagues, both in the standings and for the major awards.Thu, 31 Mar 2011 06:00:00 -0700Future Shock: St. Louis Cardinals Top 11 Prospects by <a class='author' href="/author/kevin_goldstein/">Kevin Goldstein</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12763
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=12763There may not be many clear stars in the system, but it's better than it looks.Fri, 21 Jan 2011 10:00:00 -0800Pre-Season Predictions by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=10451
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=10451Pegging BP's favorites in both leagues, in the standings and for the major awards.Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:28:00 -0700BP Unfiltered: UPDATED NL Projected Opening Day Rosters by <a class='author' href="/author/john_perrotto/">John Perrotto</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=10371
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=10371National League projected rostersWed, 31 Mar 2010 22:34:00 -0700The 2009 Internet Baseball Awards by <a class='author' href="/news/index.php?author=52">Greg Spira</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9758
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9758This year's top vote-getters in the senior circuit include three repeat winners, but an exceptionally race for rookie honors.Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:40:00 -0800Playoff Prospectus: Dodgers versus Cardinals LDS by <a class='author' href="/author/jay_jaffe/">Jay Jaffe</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9630
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9630Two of the all-time greats in the dugout square off with the benefit of some of two of the most famous sluggers on the field.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:30:00 -0700On the Beat: Midweek Update by <a class='author' href="/author/john_perrotto/">John Perrotto</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9507
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=9507The Cardinals fire on all cylinders, the Pirates and A's reload, the always-voluble Ozzie, plus views from around the game.Wed, 09 Sep 2009 08:56:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: Bankers Dozen by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8028
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=8028The moves and promotions of the Easts, plus the Snakes because they helped themselves dealing direct with one among them.Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:33:00 -0700Lies, Damned Lies: Offseason Plans, NL Central by <a class='author' href="/author/nate_silver/">Nate Silver</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6824
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6824The weakest sister among the six divisions offers plenty of courses of action. Thu, 11 Oct 2007 21:00:00 -0700Preseason Predictions by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6050
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=6050Full predictions and ballots for the senior circuit, plus who might be on their way to winning it all.Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: NL Central Catchup by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5846
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5846With the way the offseason has gone in baseball's six-team division, don't be surprised to see the defending champs looking up in the standings come October for the first time in four years. Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:00:00 -0800Internet Baseball Awards by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5670
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5670Before all the IBA ballots are counted, staff picks give a hint as to what hands the awards may find themselves in.Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:00:00 -0800Prospectus Today: Division Series, Day One by <a class='author' href="/author/joe_sheehan/">Joe Sheehan</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5585
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=5585The A's and Padres give us a dog day afternoon, but the Yankees stick to the plan at night.Tue, 03 Oct 2006 21:00:00 -0700Preseason Predictions by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4925
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4925We conclude our predictions with the National League, plus the staff World Series picks. Thu, 30 Mar 2006 21:00:00 -0800Playoff Prospectus: San Diego Padres vs. St. Louis Cardinals by <a class='author' href="/news/index.php?author=17">Dayn Perry</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4504
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4504Dayn previews the series that pits the underwhelming Padres against his beloved Cardinals. Mon, 03 Oct 2005 21:00:00 -0700Prospectus Notebook: CHN, PIT, STL by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4424
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=4424Jose Macias still has a job for some reason, Dave Littlefield breaks up wth Lloyd McClendon, and Walt Jocketty deserves credit for a cost-effective rotation. Thu, 08 Sep 2005 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: April 14-19, 2005 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3961
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=3961The Angels, Diamondbacks and Padres are all working around injuries to starting position players.Wed, 20 Apr 2005 21:00:00 -0700Transaction Analysis: The Centrals by <a class='author' href="/author/bp/">Baseball Prospectus</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2508
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=2508Our tour of major-league transactions continues with a visit to the Central divisions.Mon, 12 Jan 2004 21:00:00 -0800Transaction Analysis: March 25-April 6, 2003 by <a class='author' href="/author/christina_kahrl/">Christina Kahrl</a>http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1787
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=1787The Snakes bury John Patterson, the Red Sox sort through a batch of soft tossers, the Marlins vie for a 25-catcher roster, and the Devil Rays solve all their problems by grabbing Al Martin and Damion Easley.Tue, 08 Apr 2003 21:00:00 -0700